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Music streaming service Deezer announce a partnership with smart TV platform VIDAA, to bring millions of tracks to TVs around the world.

Smart TV platform VIDAA is available on over 15 million TVs in over 150 countries around the world. Deezer’s latest partnership with the TV operating system will enable Deezer subscribers to instantly play music from the comfort of their living room on Hisense, Toshiba, Loewe and other smart TVs. Deezer says their are currently the only global music streaming service available on VIDAA.

Deezer Premium, Family and HiFi users will be able to play songs, albums and artists directly on the fresh new TV app. The app has be revamped for the VIDAA platform and will be pre-loaded on all TV launchers going forward. After logging in, paying subscribers will find the following features:

  • Listen to over 73 million songs for Premium, 70 million for FLAC quality
  • No adverts and unlimited skips 
  • Curated recommendations, smart mixes, and editorial playlists
  • Flow, your “personal soundtrack” that knows what you want to hear by using smart data, algorithms and editorial recommendations
  • Sing along, karaoke-style, with live lyrics

Access to Deezer on the VIDAA portal is available as of last week. In France, Mexico and Canada, starting this summer, new TV remote controls from Hisense and Loewe will feature a dedicated Deezer button for instant access to music. Deezer-branded remote controls will be rolling out in more countries across the year. Deezer says podcasts will be rolling out on the VIDAA TV app later in the year. New Deezer Premium users can sign up, with four months of access available for €4, exclusively on the VIDAA platform. Open the Deezer app on the TV to sign up or sign in via the QR code.

We always want to make sure fans can access their music service from any device. Having a dedicated Deezer button on the remote control means that users only need to tap once to dive into over 70 million tracks. Whether it’s a feel good, chill out or a party vibe that you’re after, it’s now easier than ever through the VIDAA portal.

Franziska Schwarz, VP of Partnerships, Deezer

Bringing Deezer to our platform marks a big milestone for us as music is one of our core pillars. Since TV remains a central object in our homes, VIDAA is committed to always providing entertainment for our customers. Our partnership ensures that music fans have access to the best and most personalized content from Deezer. Unlimited music in combination with amazing TV speakers will guarantee countless hours of enjoyment.

Guy Edri, EVP of Business Development, VIDAA USA